Irish exporters hail new Rosslare-Dunkirk ferry service as Brexit boost

DFDS' new six-day per week two-way crossing service between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk begins on January 2.

A new ferry route between Rosslare and the French port of Dunkirk has been welcomed as a potentially crucial Brexit boost to Irish exporters in that it will enable hauliers to bypass the UK when connecting with mainland Europe.

Danish shipping and logistics firm DFDS has announced a six-day per week two-way crossing service between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk beginning on January 2.